Money Guy Show
Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life.
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May 22, 2026 • 36 mins
Being smart doesn't guarantee financial success. We break down five critical mistakes highly intelligent people make with money, from overconfidence in stock picking (despite 90% of pros underperforming index funds) to analysis paralysis that can cost over a million dollars in delayed wealth building.
Using case studies like Average Allen versus Manny the Mutant, we show how delaying investing by just 10 years turns $225,000 into...
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May 20, 2026 • 65 mins
Most Americans wildly overestimate what the people around them earn, and that gap in perception can lead to some costly financial mistakes. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, break down real median income data by age, debunk the $500K myth, and show you exactly how discipline and savings rate can matter more than income when it comes to building lasting wealth.
Then it's your turn! We answer live questions on HSAs, t...
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May 18, 2026 • 18 mins
Why go small when you can go massive? Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, react to the internet's biggest money mistakes, from Steve-O getting someone approved on a 120-month Dodge Charger to a man who cashed out his 401(k) to buy a boat in the Virgin Islands (and somehow met his wife doing it).
We break down the solar panel loan trap, the job-hopping debate, and why personal finance is so personal that a 30-second ...
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May 15, 2026 • 28 mins
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How do you know if you're actually winning with money before you hit seven figures in 2026? Net worth milestones can take years to reach, but cash flow milestones happen fast because you can have direct control over them. From getting to net positive for the first time to saving $1,000 a month, Financial Advisors, Brian Preston a...
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May 13, 2026 • 67 mins
While we believe time in the market beats timing the market, recent data shows the average equity investor has underperformed the overall market by roughly 5% per year. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, break down the behavioral patterns behind that gap, from loss aversion to overconfidence, and share what a smarter investment strategy can look like in 2026.
Then it's your turn! We answer your live questions coverin...
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May 11, 2026 • 73 mins
Luke (29) and Anna (30) have a $342K net worth, but they're stuck in the messy middle with three kids under seven and completely different money philosophies. Luke tracks every dollar across dozens of budget categories while Anna feels micromanaged and exhausted by the rigidity. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, walk them through restructuring their budget, creating wins for both spouses, and building a plan that fun...
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May 8, 2026 • 40 mins
How should your financial plan evolve as you age? The Financial Order of Operations shows you what to do with your next dollar, but life insurance, estate planning, and tax strategy require a deeper framework. Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, walk through the six core areas of financial planning and reveal what to prioritize in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond to build lasting wealth in 2026.
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May 6, 2026 • 67 mins
How many Americans are actually using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services? And how much is it helping or hurting them financially? Financial Advisors, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, break down recent data on BNPL usage, and discuss their concern with the rising trend.
Then stick around, we talk about what's on your mind with a Q&A segment directly from YOU! This episode features questions on when it's ok to lease a car, when to ...
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May 4, 2026 • 20 mins
What happens when you mix internet chaos, misguided financial advice, and sports betting? We react to wild financial advice online from buying a Ferrari instead of the S&P 500 to learning how to acquire a $600,000-profit business with just $50,000 and a tired owner.
An episode packed with both comedy and real financial education. Discover why buy-and-hold index investing still builds more millionaires than any Ferrari scheme, why...
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May 1, 2026 • 38 mins
TikTok says it's impossible for Gen Z to get ahead, but what does the data actually show? In this episode, we analyze income levels, inflation rates, housing prices, spending patterns, and more across two generations to answer the question: Was it easier to build wealth then or now?
From median household income that's actually higher today (inflation-adjusted) to housing prices that have skyrocketed 50% post-pandemic and college c...
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April 29, 2026 • 63 mins
Our new and improved resource: How Much Should You Save shows how much you should save at your age for your target retirement goals. We walk you through the numbers and new insights that reveal the power of time and how investing today can turn into bigger wealth tomorrow. Then we answer your financial questions on everything from college tuition to HSA tracking to investing strategies. Plus a fun rapid fire segment that includes a...
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April 27, 2026 • 59 mins
Jason (54) and Candida (54) have seen a major transformation in their financial journey. In their 30s, their net worth was over negative $250,000. Now, their net worth is over $4,000,00. The major cause of their success (a 12-property portfolio) has now become the cause of their stress. We discuss a plan to simplify their wealth-building behaviors and give them their great, big, beautiful tomorrow even sooner than they thought.
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April 24, 2026 • 37 mins
Have you ever wondered how much the average American has in their 401k? We've done the research and we've found the answers! Don't miss this breakdown into the data accompanied with the tips to help make sure you are ahead of the curve moving forward. Plus, we add in our Money Guy Markers to help you track your personal financial journey throughout every decade!
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April 22, 2026 • 61 mins
Your emergency fund is so important it takes up TWO steps of The Financial Order of Operations. Far too many Americans, though, are not prioritizing their emergency funds. We've got fresh data from Bankrate that breaks down everything you need to know about the status of American emergency funds...and we aren't thrilled with the results.
Then we answer your financial questions on everything from 401k match to sinking funds to Coas...
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April 20, 2026 • 15 mins
We all like making money. So, why not react to the wildest money-making schemes? Brian Preston (CFP®, CPA) and Bo Hanson (CFA®, CFP®) are back reacting to the internet's wildest money-making schemes (from an "8-figure 12-year-old day trader" losing $11,000 before breakfast to Mr. Beast grocery scams).
Building wealth isn't about outsmarting the system with a clever scheme, and we’re here to share why following tried and true stra...
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April 17, 2026 • 41 mins
What makes more sense in 2026? We consider all of the factors from the crazy housing market to current interest rates to annual rent increases. We run through a case study comparing Heather the Homeowner and Randy the Renter to see who comes out ahead. You might not be surprised to hear us say that both CAN work, but you might be surprised to hear all of the factors that you need to consider.
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April 15, 2026 • 63 mins
The Wall Street Journal and Goldman Sachs just updated their recession predictions for 2026. What they aren't telling you? Recessions and market volatility hit differently depending on where you are in your financial journey. We're diving deep into Charles Schwab's recession tips while giving you our Money Guy twists so you can build a smarter path for all the ups and downs facing your great big beautiful tomorrow. Then, we answer ...
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April 13, 2026 • 53 mins
Max (46) and Valerie (47) thought they were doing everything right. But while the market was soaring 8-10% for everyone else, they discovered their advisor lost his license, while they lost over $150,000, plus years of compound growth they'll never get back. We walk through the steps they can take to correct their situation and get back on track with the Financial Order of Operations.
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April 10, 2026 • 40 mins
Think Money Guy rules are set in stone? Think again. Every financial guardrail we've built, from 20/3/8 car buying to 25% savings rates, has exceptions that could have the potential to help you build more wealth. We walk through all 12 Money Guy rules and reveal exactly when it's not just okay, but sometimes smarter to break them. Personal finance is personal, which means understanding when to break the rules matters just as much...
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April 8, 2026 • 64 mins
If you know us, you know we love a 401(k). New data from Vanguard, though, shows just how leaky these accounts can be. We walk you through the true cost of taking from your future-self, then give you the tools to keep your 401(k) as secure as possible. After that, we answer your financial questions on everything from car buying to new 401(k)s to using the 20/3/8 Rule for... windows?Plus, a fun rapid fire segment with a twist that i...
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